Supports to tackle spiralling energy costs will be discussed at Cabinet next week.

 

The Tánaiste made the announcement in the Dáil last night during an emergency motion from Sinn Fein on the issue.

 

 

The amount of time taken by the government to respond to the crisis has put many households under immense pressure according to opposition parties.

 

Donegal Deputy, Pearse Doherty blasted government for waiting until next week to hold talks on the issue while households were struggling to cope with rising prices.

 

US President Donald Trump has threatened to blow up the world's largest gas field in Iran, if it continues to strike Qatar.

 

It's after Israel attacked energy infrastructure in South Pars, without, he claims, his knowledge.

 

The escalation's caused oil prices to spike, with a barrel of Brent Crude now costing around 113 dollars.

 

Simon Harris confirmed the Government is finalising an "appropriate intervention" to address rising fuel prices.

 

 

Energy Minister Darragh O'Brien says they will take the time to get it right:

Supports to tackle spiralling energy costs will be discussed at Cabinet next week.
&nbsp;
The T&aacute;naiste made the announcement in the D&aacute;il last night during an emergency motion from Sinn Fein on the issue.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The amount of time taken by the government to respond to the crisis has put many households under immense pressure according to opposition parties.
&nbsp;
Donegal Deputy, Pearse Doherty blasted government for waiting until next week to hold talks on the issue while households were struggling to cope with rising prices.
&nbsp;
US President Donald Trump has threatened to blow up the world's largest gas field in Iran, if it continues to strike Qatar.
&nbsp;
It's after Israel attacked energy infrastructure in South Pars, without, he claims, his knowledge.
&nbsp;
The escalation's caused oil prices to spike, with a barrel of Brent Crude now costing around 113 dollars.
&nbsp;
Simon Harris confirmed the Government is finalising an "appropriate intervention" to address rising fuel prices.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Energy Minister Darragh O'Brien says they will take the time to get it right:

Welcome to Ocean FM News - your go to source for breaking news, in depth analysis, and thought provoking features from around the region. Our team of experienced journalists works tirelessly to deliver accurate and timely reporting on the issues that matter most to you.